Paytm introduces personalised UPI IDs privacy feature: What it is and how to create one
Digital payments and financial services provider — Paytm has rolled out a new personalised UPI IDs feature. The feature enable users to hide their mobile numbers while sending and receiving money. The new feature enables custom UPI handles, such as name@ptyes or name@ptaxis, strengthening privacy protections for users across everyday transactions. The company has announced that presently the feature is live on handles issued by Yes Bank and Axis Bank and will be extended to other banking partners shortly.
With this new option, Paytm users can create unique UPI IDs, ensuring that their mobile numbers remain undisclosed during payments. The feature is currently available for Yes Bank and Axis Bank-issued UPI handles, with plans to expand to other banking partners soon. Paytm emphasised that the initiative is designed to increase trust and security, particularly for users making payments to shopkeepers, delivery executives, and vendors.
How to Create a Personalised UPI ID on Paytm
Users can activate their custom UPI handle in a few simple steps:
Open the Paytm app
Tap on the profile icon and go to 'UPI Settings'
Select 'Manage UPI ID' and choose a personalised ID
Confirm and activate it as the primary UPI ID
A Paytm spokesperson stated: 'We have introduced personalised UPI IDs to offer more choice and privacy in payments. Our customers wanted to keep their mobile numbers private, and we built this solution to address that need.'
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